Preacher Curl Pad | Bench Attachment

Name: Preacher Curl Pad | Bench Attachment
Brand: Prime Fitness
Rating: 4.22 (3 reviews)

The Preacher Curl Pad is a bolt-on attachment for the PRIME Fitness Shorty Adjustable Bench and the standard PRIME Adjustable Bench, turning either into a dedicated preacher-curl station. It mounts with the same pop-pin system as the bench’s headrest and decline attachments, and its curl angle is set entirely by the bench’s own back-pad adjustment – roughly 30° for a near-vertical spider-curl position up to 60° for a traditional preacher angle – so no separate angle mechanism is needed. Reviewers consistently call it the standout attachment in PRIME’s Shorty ecosystem, praising the secure mount and full range of motion with both barbells and EZ bars, while flagging its $200 price as steep for an accessory that performs one movement and requires an existing compatible PRIME bench to use at all.

Padding	Vinyl elbow pads matching the bench's upholstery
Storage	Compact, wall-mountable when detached
Mounting	Pop-pin quick-attach, same mechanism as the bench's headrest and decline attachments
Compatibility	PRIME Adjustable Bench, PRIME Shorty Adjustable Bench (not sold as a standalone unit)
Angle adjustment	Set via the bench's back-pad angle: ~30° (spider-curl position) up to 60° (traditional preacher angle)

What is a Bench?

What a weight bench is

A weight bench is the platform for pressing, supported rows, and seated accessory work — the second-most-used piece in most gyms after the rack. Broadly there are two kinds: flat benches (fixed and ultra-stable) and adjustable/FID benches (the back and seat pivot through flat, incline, and decline angles for versatility).

Which to choose

Buy a flat bench if you mostly bench and want maximum stability for the least money; buy an adjustable if you want one bench to cover incline presses, shoulder work, and more. Either way, prioritize a high weight rating, thick steel, and a firm, grippy pad.

How it compares

	Preacher Curl Pad \| Bench Attachment	Abmat Bench Grip Cover	Ethos Apex Utility Bench	Adjustable Bench 3.0
GymRadar rating	4.22/5	4.22/5	4.22/5	4.2/5
Price	$200.00	$35.00	$299.99	$595.00
Padding	Vinyl elbow pads matching the bench's upholstery
Storage	Compact, wall-mountable when detached
Mounting	Pop-pin quick-attach, same mechanism as the bench's headrest and decline attachments
Compatibility	PRIME Adjustable Bench, PRIME Shorty Adjustable Bench (not sold as a standalone unit)	Fits most bench pads; not compatible with thicker pads like Rogue's Fatpad or competition benches
Angle adjustment	Set via the bench's back-pad angle: ~30° (spider-curl position) up to 60° (traditional preacher angle)

4.2/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.22/5	3 reviews
Youtube	4.6/5	1 reviews

Reviewers across three independent outlets converge on the same take: this is the strongest preacher-curl setup they’ve tested, and it’s the standout attachment in the Shorty Adjustable Bench ecosystem. Functionality is where it shines – the pop-pin mount snaps in as securely as the bench’s headrest, and because the curl angle is set by simply adjusting the bench’s back pad (roughly 30° for a vertical spider-curl position up to 60° for a traditional preacher angle), it delivers a full range of motion with both barbells and EZ bars. Value is the weakest dimension: at $200 it’s expensive for an attachment that does essentially one thing, and it only works if you already own a compatible PRIME bench – it isn’t sold as a standalone unit.

+Functionality: pop-pin mount "attaches the same as the headrest and decline attachment, making it very secure" (Garage Gym Lab)
+Functionality: angle adjusts via the bench's back pad from a ~30° spider-curl position up to a 60° traditional preacher angle, with full range of motion for both barbells and EZ bars (YouTube: Garage Gym Lab)
+Build quality: shares the bench's premium vinyl padding, with elbow pads offering substantial coverage and comfort (Garage Gym Lab)
+Functionality: called "the BEST set-up I've used at home for preacher curls, and it isn't even close" against dedicated preacher benches and rival attachments (Gray Matter Lifting)

−Value: expensive at $200 "relative to the limited functionality" of a single-movement attachment (Glucks Gym)
−Versatility: only works with the PRIME Adjustable Bench or Shorty Adjustable Bench -- not sold or usable as a standalone preacher bench (PRIME Fitness USA product page)
−Functionality: PRIME's companion dumbbell cradle attachment can restrict range of motion at back-pad angles below 35° (Garage Gym Lab)
−Durability: one manufacturer-site customer review called it "awkward to use," against a broader 88% five-star response (PRIME Fitness USA product page)

$200.00

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